The word innovative is not one commonly associated with an actuary. After all, they are the people who found accountancy too easy so they needed something else to stretch their brains.

Esoteric investments

Supporting Cancer Research UK

I am determined this year to find the so-called 'vulnerable investor' - the one the FCA seems intent on protecting. Who are these people?

Ryan Dobratz, co-lead manager of the Third Avenue Real Estate Value fund, talks to Lawrence Gosling about opportunities from improving sentiment towards out-of-favour areas like London and Hong Kong in 2017.

Mark Pignatelli, partner at Comeragh Capital LLP, talks to Lawrence Gosling about the possible implications for European companies of the Brexit vote and political upheaval.

What a funny old year it has been - and there are still a few weeks to go!

One of the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) interesting suggestions in its Asset Management Market Study is the idea of independent oversight committees.

Response to FCA's Asset Management Market Study

Taking a career break next year